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10 hours ago
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Four candidates file for Ward 4 seat on the St. Paul City Council
Four candidates have filed to run in the special election this August for the Ward 4 seat on the St. Paul City Council. Ward 4 covers part or all of five neighborhoods — Hamline-Midway, Merriam Park, St. Anthony Park and parts of Macalester-Groveland and Como. The candidates include Chauntyll Allen, a leader of Black Lives Matter Twin Cities who serves on the St. Paul Board of Education; Molly Coleman, the founder of the nonprofit People's Parity Project, which seeks progressive court reform; Cole Hanson, a statewide online education coordinator who teaches nutrition to recipients of federal food assistance, or SNAP; and Carolyn Will, founder of CW Marketing and Communications. The non-partisan election will take place Aug. 12 by ranked choice, meaning voters will be allowed to rank their candidates in order of preference. There will not be a political primary. The winner will fill the seat vacated in March by former Council Member Mitra Jalali and serve through the November 2028 election. Matt Privratsky was recently appointed by the mayor to fill the Ward 4 seat on an interim basis, through the August election. Tuesday was the last day to file for the Aug. 12 election. Candidates may withdraw their names from the ballot through Thursday. Climate action group schedules first Ward 4 candidate forum St. Paul elections: 3 mayoral candidates, citations question, Ward 4 race St. Paul Ward 4 race: School Board member Chauntyll Allen declares; Hamline-Midway Coalition disavows Cole Hanson campaign
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14 hours ago
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Beard reelected to Ward 3, Nolan secures first term in Ward 5
TUPELO — Voters returned Ward 3 Councilman Travis Beard to office in a low-turnout general election Tuesday night, along with electing freshman Republican Bentley Nolan to replace Ward 5 Councilman Buddy Palmer, to bring Tupelo's municipal election cycle to an end. The final tallies for the All-American City's municipal elections resolved quickly with two decisive victories, closing an election cycle that began in January and ended with a single new face on the council. Beard, a Republican who just secured his third full-term in office, defeated his Democrat opponent Shirley Hendrix, owner of R&B Specialty Printing, by garnering 192 votes (68%) to Hendrix's 139 votes (32%). Nolan, who manages Nolan Brothers Motor Sales, defeated Democrat Candria Lewis. Nolan received 292 votes (88%) to Lewis' 39 votes (10%). He will replace Palmer, who is retiring, on July 1 when all candidates will be sworn in. There were four write-in votes. Nolan previously defeated two candidates in the April 1 primary and April 23 runoff election to secure his seat as the Republican nominee. Beard and Nolan join the other candidates who either won in the primary election or ran unopposed. They include Republican Ward 1 Councilman Chad Mims, Republican Ward 2 Councilman Lynn Bryan, Democrat Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis, Republican Ward 6 Councilwoman Janet Gaston, Democrat Ward 7 Councilwoman Rosie Jones and Republican Mayor Todd Jordan. Mims and Gaston ran unopposed, while Bryan, Davis, Jones and Jordan had no opponents from opposing parties, leading to victories during the April 1 primary election.
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a day ago
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Jackson, MS, election results for June 3 general election for mayor, city council races
Jackson voters returned to the polls Tuesday, June 3, to vote in the general election to decide the mayor of Jackson as well as five Jackson City Council races. One thing is certain: Jackson will have a new mayor. Two-term Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba was defeated by Democratic Sen. John Horhn in the April 22 primary runoff. Horhn is facing Republican challenger Kenneth Gee and four independents: Rodney DePriest, Zach Servis, Lillie Stewart-Robinson and Kim Wade. Wade announced in mid-May that he is endorsing DePriest and is urging his supporters to vote for him. His name still appeared on the June 3 ballot because he did not withdraw from the race in time. For the Jackson City Council, five seats are up grabs: Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7. Unlike the earlier rounds, there will be no runoff. The candidate with the most votes wins and assumes office starting July 1. Below is a look at the results for the Jackson mayor and city council races: Incumbent Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell retained his seat after the Democratic April 1 primary, defeating challenger Malcolm May. Grizzell is running unopposed in the general election, therefore winning the seat. It will be his second term on the council. Democrat Lashia Brown-Thomas won the April 22 primary runoff election, defeating Emon Thompson. Brown-Thomas will be the Ward 6 representative on the Jackson City Council as she is running unopposed in the general election. She replaces current Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks, who decided not to run for reelection. Council President Virgi Lindsay announced in January that she would not seek reelection. Three candidates are vying to replace her to represent Ward 7. Contact Charlie Drape at cdrape@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson, MS, election results for June 3, 2025 for mayor, city council
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5 days ago
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'Something to prove': New city leadership sworn in during May 28 Panama City inauguration
PANAMA CITY— The rotunda of city hall was packed to the brim with suits, ties and collared shirts on May 28 as community and state leaders rubbed elbows and city staff prepared the festivities. Panama City hosted its inauguration for the incoming mayor and city commissioner while welcoming a familiar face back to the table. Commissioners Brian Grainger and Janice Lucas reunited with returning Ward 4 Commissioner Josh Street and celebrated their new co-workers, Mayor Allan Branch and Ward 1 Commissioner Robbie Hughes. There was a lengthy invocation followed by The Pledge of Allegiance, after which a city staffer moved the event along with a wooden gavel. Hughes was the first invited to the front to take his oath of office, after which he took to the podium to make his remarks. He started by commending his campaign team and family, kicking the speech off with a comedic tone and gathering some laughs from the crowd. The new commissioner thanked everyone for sticking by him through what some Panama City readers may recall as a somewhat contentious election season, before continuing on to the value of service in his new position. "It fills a hole in my soul to be able to come and help somebody else with no expectation of anything in return," Hughes said. "I'm working for you, I need to make every decision and think about how it affects you, how it affects the people of Panama City, because every vote affects people." He leaned into his business background and how he wants to take what he has learned there and apply it to city government. Hughes said he was not a politician, which Branch later corrected in a comedic tone. "Every time you lay your head on the pillow, just know that I've done everything I can possible in working with this team and seeing all the staff to make the quality of life better in Panama City," Hughes said. "I thank you for your time, I thank you for your vote, and I thank you for your support. And hopefully in the future we're going to see some really good progress." Next up was Street, whose speech had a more serious tone of community resilience. "Standing here today is one of the greatest honors of my life, and I do so knowing the difficult job that we have and the difficult job ahead, but this moment isn't about me," Street said. "It is about a collective unity amongst all of us as citizens of the United states and citizens of the city of Panama City." He then covered some of life in the city over the past several years and its affects on the community. "We belong to a community that refuses to quit, a city that keeps getting back up through tornadoes, floods and hurricanes," Street said. "We've proven that tomorrow can be better than today, and we're willing to do the hard work to make it so." Street then told an anecdote about talking to his St Andrews neighbor whose house had been severely damaged by tornadoes. "What stayed with me most wasn't what was broken in that moment, it's (that) what couldn't be shaken was hope," he said. "She looked me in the eye and said 'we'll be fine, God's brought us through worse." Street talked about his dedication to residents of the community, his faith, and reiterated the resilience he believes Panama City to have. Last but not least was the new mayor, Allan Branch. After his oath of office he ditched the podium to move around the room and make gestures toward the crowd. Branch's speech was jovial in nature yet touched on the progress he believes he has seen in the city. "You can love something and acknowledge that there's challenges and hurdles and there's flaws in it," Branch said. "Since Hurricane Michael, my goodness, we've come so far, the progress we've made, we've challenged ourselves." Branch said that he would like to see the progress they've seen made in one part of the city, presumably downtown, to spread out to other areas of the city. He talk about how the common trait he's seen in accomplished people that he admires is their desire for feedback and their relentlessness. Branch would like to see the city emulate these qualities. "Being relentless usually comes from having something to prove," Branch said. "I have something to prove, and I think the city of Panama City has something to prove, not just to other cities, not just to the doubters, but to ourselves." Branch went on to talk about his past experiences growing up and his family's prominent role in the local business scene. He later moved on to talking about a plaque that all mayors get and what he wanted it to say. "You are a part of what makes this town special, a neighbor, a teacher, a business owner, a builder, a dreamer," Branch said. "You do not need a title like mayor or commissioner to shape this town. Help someone who needs it, speak up even with a shaky voice. Real change does not wait for permission, it starts with people like you, and that's how a city becomes a community." After a long prayer, attendees then moved on to snapping photos and enjoying some catered snacks. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: New Panama City mayor calls for feedback, relentlessness at inauguration
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6 days ago
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What to know about elections in Forrest, Lamar counties: Limited choices on June 3 ballots
The municipal election for cities in Forrest and Lamar counties will be far from memorable, considering its relatively few political challenges. The election will be held Tuesday, June 3. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Turnout at the polls is expected to be light in Hattiesburg. Mayor Toby Barker is unopposed, and only one ward has more than one candidate for a council seat. In Ward 3, longtime Councilman Carter Carroll is not seeking reelection. He was first elected in 1997. Three people are hoping to become the next council member for the district: independent Joe Henry Wiley Sr., Democrat Keenon Walker and Republican LeAnn Van Slyke Vance. In Sumrall, candidates are running as independents. Two races are uncontested. Ward 4 Alderman Darrell Hall will return for another term and Ward 2 candidate Shanna Istre will be sworn into office in July. Incumbent Ward 2 Alderman Lee Granberry did not seek reelection. This year, Mayor Joel Lofton will face challenger Dwayne Jones. Alderwoman at Large Brittany Fortenberry will face Trina McLendon. Ward 1 Alderman Lamar Reed will face Jeffery Coulter. Ward 3 Alderwoman Pam Birdsong Graves will face Amanda C. Whiddon. Lumberton will also hold a general election, with each race challenged in somewhat of a merry-go-round of incumbents and former city leaders. Incumbent Mayor Quincy Rogers will face challengers in Ward 1 Alderman David "Kent" Crider and James Sandifer Jr. Former alderwoman Tina Speights and Bobby Gibson are challenging incumbent Alderwoman at Large Sandy Kee. With Kent Crider running for mayor, Ward 1 voters will elect a new official to serve. Candidates who are seeking the office are Tommy Rheams, Annette Sandifer and Elaine Clark. In Ward 2, incumbent Kyle Crider will face off against Laurie Surla. Incumbent Ward 3 Alderwoman Myrtis Holder will face former alderman Johnathan Griffith. Former alderwoman Audrey Davis is hoping for a return to city government. She is challenging incumbent Ward 4 Alderwoman Jasmin Holder. Petal and Purvis will not hold general elections. Petal's races were decided in the primary election. In Purvis, the incumbents were the only candidates who qualified, so they will remain in office. Below is what each city leadership will look like in July: Mayor Toby Barker Ward 1 Councilman Jeffrey George Ward 2 Councilman Eric Boney (replacing longtime Councilwoman Deborah Delgado) Ward 3 will be represented by independent Joe Henry Wiley Sr., Democrat Keenon Walker or Republican LeAnn Van Slyke Vance Ward 4 Councilman Dave Ware Ward 5 Councilman Nicholas Brown Mayor Tony Ducker Alderman at Large Mike Lott Ward 1 Alderman Gerald Steele Ward 2 Alderwoman Kim Stringer Ward 3 Alderman Blake Nobles Ward 4 Alderman Craig Strickland Ward 5 Alderman Drew Brickson Ward 6 Alderman Craig Bullock Mayor Roger Herrin Alderman at Large Wendell Hudson Ward 1 Alderwoman Donna Bielstein Ward 2 Alderman Vernon Hartfield Ward 3 Alderwoman Jerry Smith Ward 4 Alderwoman Deborah Ferrell Mayor Joel Lofton or challenger Dwayne Jones Alderwoman at Large Brittany Fortenberry or challenger Trina McLendon Ward 1 Alderman Lamar Reed or challenger Jeffery Coulter Ward 2 Alderwoman Shanna Istre Ward 3 Alderman Pam Birdsong Graves or challenger Amanda C. Whiddon Ward 4 Alderman Darrell Hall Mayor Quincy Rogers or one of two challengers, Alderman David "Kent" Crider or James Sandifer Jr. Alderwoman at Large Sandy Kee or one of two challengers, former alderwoman Tina Speights or Bobby Gibson Ward 1 will be represented by Tommy Rheams, Annette Sandifer or Elaine Clark Ward 2 Alderman Kyle Crider or Laurie Surla Ward 3 Alderwoman Myrtis Holder or former Alderman Johnathan Griffith Ward 4 Alderwoman Jasmine Holder or former Alderwoman Audrey Davis Lici Beveridge is a reporter for the Hattiesburg American and Clarion Ledger. Contact her at lbeveridge@ Follow her on X @licibev or Facebook at This article originally appeared on Hattiesburg American: Hattiesburg, Sumrall, Lumberton hold municipal elections
